Have you considered going on estradiol? I went on it while premenopausal, at 51, and this was one of my many arguments in favor of it, besides bone health: my late grandmother had a lot of grey hair on her chin and I hope to avoid it.

Since your hair is black, the IPL will work for you. It does not work on grey hair. But do not pluck before zapping it with IPL. Just cut really close to the surface of the skin. The zapper needs to see the tip of the hair. IPL is very gentle and has been recommended by my dermatologist, albeit I consulted with him regarding what little hair is left in my armpits after laser and electrolysis. I am very happy with the IPL. It is super quick to use and you only need it once a week. Several minutes total, just once a week.